Weaker AUD beneficial for the Australian economy, where next?

The recent RBA, Reserve Bank of Australia Minutes showed us that the RBA view the recent weaker Australian dollar as good news for the economy in helping to support growth. Australia’s economy is heavily reliant on the sale of its raw materials globally, including to China, its major trading partner. The expectation here is that the RBA will not be in any rush to raise interest rates, they view the weaker currency as ‘good news’.

The big news for this week on the Australian dollar is Unemployment data released in the early hours of tomorrow, at 12.30 GMT. The figures are predicted to show the Unemployment rate holding steady but a lower participation rate and possibly a lower employment rate. This could see the Australian dollar weaker as it underscores the recent direction and sentiment that has weakened the currency.

This could mean the Australian dollar continues to drift lower and remain weak, particularly owing to other factors including the likelihood of Trade War issues continuing to weigh on China, its largest trading partners. Markets are concerned that the Chinese economy is struggling as a result of the trade disputes with the US and Donald Trump, this has seen some economic indicators in China reach concerning levels.

China is struggling with a slowing rate of growth and concerns over home sales, rising Inflation and also falling car sales. Other examples of anxiety include the amount of debt taken on by Chinese authorities in their pursuit of infrastructure to build their economy. All of this is painting a slightly worrying picture for the Chinese economy as the trade wars are likely to get worse and this will all put pressure on the Aussie dollar too.

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